Chakuli - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Chakuli is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mahichal;a serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakuli is 423793. The village covers a total geographical area of 627 hectares and falls under the 766023 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chakuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Junagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakuli

According to the 2011 Census, Chakuli village had a total population of 2,316 people, including 1,167 males and 1,149 females, living in 626 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.29%, with male literacy at 69.79% and female literacy at 43.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 544, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 506.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chakuli

Chakuli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chakuli

Chakuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Chakuli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chakuli is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakuli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chakuli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chakuli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chakuli village are given below:

FAQs about Chakuli